TM 55-1510-220-10 e. Horizontal stabilizer, and elevator Check for skin  damage,  such  as  buckling,  distortion and dents. NOTE Any difference between the indicated  position  on  the  trim  tab position   indicator   and   the   actual position   of   the   elevator   trim   tab signifies  an  unairworthy  condition and  must  be  corrected  prior  to  the next flight of the aircraft. f. Elevator     trim     tab     Verify     "O"     (neutral) position. WARNING If the possibility of ice accumulation     on     the     horizontal stabilizer  or  elevator  exists,  takeoff will not be attempted. g. Position and beacon lights Check condition. 8-26.  FUSELAGE, LEFT SIDE.  AREA 6. 1. Fuselage left side Check as follows: *a. General  condition  Check  for  skin  damage such as buckling, distortion, or dents. b. Static ports Check clear of obstructions. c. APR-44 antennas (2) Check. d. Emergency light Check condition. e. Cabin  door  Check  door  seal  and  general condition. f. Fuselage  top  side  Check  general  condition and antennas. *g. Chocks and tiedowns Check removed. 8-27. * INTERIOR CHECK. 1. Cargo/loose equipment Check secure. 2. Cabin/cargo doors Test and lock: a. Cabin  door  Check  closed  and  latched  by the following. 1. Safety   arm   and   diaphram   plunger   Check position (lift door step). 2. Index marks on rotary cam locks (6) Check aligned with indicator windows. b. Cargo  door  Check  closed  and  latched  by the    following:    1.        Upper    handle    Check closed    and    latched.        (Observe    through cargo    door    latch    handle    access    cover window.)   2.      Index   marks   on   rotary   cam locks    (4)    Check    aligned    with    indicator windows. 3. Lower  pin  latch  handle  Check  closed  and latched.        (Observe    through    cargo    door lower latch handle access cover window.) 4. Carrier   rod   Check   indicator   aligned   with orange   stripe   on   carrier   rod.      (Observe through window aft lower corner.) 5. Battery switch OFF. 6. Cargo door Check closed and latched. 7. Cabin    door    Close    but    leave    unlatched. Check    CABIN    DOOR    annunciator    light illuminated. 8. Cabin  door  Open.    Check  CABIN  DOOR annunciator light extinguished. 9. Battery  switch  ON.    Check  CABIN  DOOR annunciator light illuminated. 10. Cabin door Close and latch.  Check CABIN DOOR annunciator light extinguished. 11. Battery switch OFF. 3. Emergency exit Check secure and key removed. 4. Mission   cooling   ducts   Check   open   and   free   of obstructions. 5. Flare/chaff dispenser preflight test Completed. 6. Crew briefing As required.  Refer to Section VI. 8-9